Scherer leads top-ranked TCU past third-ranked Kentucky 4,718-4,693

Scherer leads top-ranked TCU past third-ranked Kentucky 4,718-4,693

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- A record-setting day for TCU saw the Horned Frogs extend their winning streak to 19 matches. The Frogs handed a previously undefeated Kentucky squad a 4,718-4,693 loss.

The aggregate score against the Wildcats shatters the previous school record of 4,708 set last week at Ohio State. The Frogs also matched the school record in smallbore, shooting a 2,348, while establishing a new record in air rifle after firing a 4,370.

TCU opened a sizable lead with a strong effort in smallbore, outshooting Kentucky 2,348-2,327. The Frogs posted four of the top five scores in smallbore. Sarah Scherer was the top shooter in the discipline, firing a 594. Megan Lee finished third with a solid score of 587. She was followed closely by Caitlin Morrissey (584) and Sarah Beard (583) in fourth and fifth place, respectively.

While not factoring in the team aggregate, Hannah Black had a solid day at the range, shooting a personal-best 579 for a ninth-place finish. Catherine Green finished 12th after shooting a 572.

The Frogs took a four-point victory in air rifle, topping Kentucky 2,370-2,366. Scherer placed second in the discipline after shooting a 596. Caitlin Morrissey fired a career-best 594 to place fourth. Sarah Beard claimed sixth place with a mark of 591.

Making her debut as one of the five scores to count in the team aggregate was Jamie Dowd. She made the most of her opportunity as she fired a career high 589 for an eighth-place finish.